WickerWorks Workshops & Classes
Spring and summer 2026
Using ancient techniques and natural materials, explore your tactile & 3 dimensional senses in these fun workshops. Enjoy the challenges and rewards of learning a new craft in a pleasant and relaxed environment. Half day workshops and 6 week classes are available. 6 week classes are offered through Santa Fe Community College, but are held in my studio at the Lena Street Studios.
My approach to teaching these classes and workshops is derived from years of teaching sculpture and 3-Dimensional Design. My aim is to show you how to use the techniques to create your own shapes and structures: to start projects, to use basic weaves to construct a form, and to finish a basket project. Years of using basketry materials and techniques in my own artwork have convinced me that the beauty, utility, and depth of these traditions are available to anyone who is interested.
BasketLab Fridays 9 am - 2 pm. drop-in $35. monthly discount $110. An open studio workshop for independent wicker and basketry-related projects. Some experience is preferred, but the sessions may include demonstrations and discussions of techniques. Projects may range from classic functional baskets to expressive sculpture projects. Materials can be natural, purchased or hand harvested, recycled, or otherwise. The format of the workshop is open-ended and will be subject to the needs & wishes of participants.
Introduction to Basketry SFCC Cont. Ed. # 7636
July 7 - August 11, 9 – 11: 30 am Tues. $ 199. + $ 75. Materials
6 week class. This class will be held in my studio. Basic techniques of starting wicker baskets, different weave patterns, shaping and finishing basket edges will be covered. Using reed, participants will experiment with simple traditional wicker basketry techniques - “stake and strand” and twining. Learn how to begin and end a woven form, and how to manipulate the shape as it develops. Other materials, such as native reeds, vines, or grasses, string, wire, plastic, found and recycled stuff, may be introduced. No experience necessary. Sign-up link here:
https://sfcc.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassListing.ClassListingDisplay
Introduction to Wicker Basketry Workshop #1
Tuesday, June 23. 9:00am - 1:00pm. $115. includes materials, fees, and tax. Using reed, we will explore basic weave patterns and textures and ways of shaping a basket form. We will also cover simple techniques to finish a basket edge. No experience necessary.
Introduction to Wicker Basketry Workshop #2
Tuesday, June 30 - 1:00 - 5:00 pm. $115. includes materials, fees, and tax. Learn one of the classic techniques of starting a round basket with reed, and simple techniques to finish a basket edge. No experience necessary.